Guardian Music — Apollo, Manchester'This is pretty exciting," says Justin Vernon, aka Bon Iver, with considerable understatement. Only four years ago, the 30-year-old from Wisconsin had no band, no relationship and was holed up in a log cabin pouring everything into ... more info

Stereogum — Yesterday, we posted a fairly random and goofy list of Bon Iver’s five favorite rap verses, which main man Justin Vernon had compiled for the current issue of Rolling Stone. As it turns out, Vernon isn’t too happy with the way the list came out, ... more info

Stereogum — On the latest episode of the British show Later With Jools Holland, two indie-rock big dogs came through to perform. Bon Iver and Feist, both of whom brought expertly expansive backing bands and ridiculous amounts of stage presence, both generally ro... more info

Stereogum — Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon doesn’t exactly carry himself like a rap nerd, and it’s not like he found space for a Cormega verse on “Calgary.” But over the past year, the man has participated in the making of two excellent big-ticket rap record... more info

NME — Beady Eye, PJ Harvey and Bon Iver have also shifted quite a few long-players more info

Nialler9 — Highlights: There are many: Bon Iver, John Talabot, Koreless, State vs. Young Hearts Run Free free gig, the best of IMRO Showcase free gig, Jinx Lennon, Tieranniesaur, LITE and James Vincent McMorrow amongst others. A list of recommended events takin... more info

Impose Magazine — Minneapolis septet Doomtree have made it their business to keep us on our toes. The collective's newest single "The Grand Experience" is no different. Each member has had their personal successes: poetry books, Gayngs and Bon Iver super awesome b... more info

Guardian Music — Take a look at the gigs our writers will be attending this week, and tell us about any live music you've seen recentlyBeen to any good gigs recently? Or is there any exciting live music happening soon you think we ought to know about?In the interests... more info

Guardian Music — Artists and labels to battle it out at inaugural Aim ceremony, while Björk and Domino boss Lawrence Bell are honouredThe Association of Independent Music (Aim) has announced nominees for the first-ever Independent music awards, including prizes for ... more info

NME — Bon Iver, Frank Turner, Warpaint are also in the running for awards more info